The $15 bln UK moneychanger may shift its main trading venue to gain more American investors and liquidity. It could achieve similar ends by staying put and pushing for FTSE inclusion. A premium valuation suggests little upside,

Wise, which will maintain a secondary listing in London, had been exploring its listing options lately - a shift seen across the London markets due to stunted growth opportunities and lower valuations.

That Revolut — a company that has made little dent in the US, serves 11 million customers in the UK and was started in a fintech incubator in London’s Canary Wharf neighborhood — would consider a New York listing should perhaps be the starkest warning sign for British lawmakers.